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Dublin, Ohio – November 05, 2026 -- The Wendy's Company reported third-quarter net income of $15.1 million, down 65.9% year over year, as global systemwide sales fell 5.9% and the chain launched a multi-year turnaround called Dave's Way.

Revenues came in at $547.0 million, a decline of $2.5 million, or 0.5%. Systemwide sales reached roughly $3.3 billion. Adjusted EBITDA was $113.4 million, down $24.6 million, or 17.8%. Diluted earnings per share were $0.08, and adjusted earnings per share were $0.13, down $0.11, or 45.8%.

U.S. traffic losses drive the sales decline

U.S. systemwide sales dropped 7.6%, while international sales grew 3.5%. U.S. same-restaurant sales fell 5.7%, and international same-restaurant sales fell 2.2%. Fewer U.S. restaurants also weighed on the global total.

HOUSTON – October 29, 2026 -- Group 1 Automotive (NYSE: GPI) posted third-quarter diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $8.59, up from $1.02 a year earlier. Adjusted diluted EPS, a non-GAAP measure, fell to $9.36 from $10.45 as the retailer closed a $1.7 billion-revenue Atlanta acquisition and pushed ahead with disposals to cut leverage.

Net income rises to $102.9 million while adjusted profit declines

Net income from continuing operations reached $102.9 million, compared with $13.1 million in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted net income from continuing operations fell to $112.1 million from $135.1 million. Total revenues were $5.4 billion, down from $5.8 billion.

Eagan, Minn. – October 12, 2026 -- Solventum (NYSE: SOLV) said it intends to separate its Health Information Systems business, a healthcare software unit with $1.4 billion in annual sales, and is targeting completion within 12 to 18 months.

The move is the latest step in the company's three-phase transformation strategy. Solventum's Board of Directors and management expect the separation to leave a dedicated MedTech company focused on its MedSurg and Dental Solutions businesses.

Solventum weighs independent, combined or other deal structures

The company is evaluating several separation alternatives: an independent company, a combination with a scaled player in the space, or another transaction. It said it will pursue the structure it believes maximizes shareholder value.

Eagan, Minn. – October 12, 2026 -- Solventum raised its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $7.10-$7.20 and announced its intent to separate its Health Information Systems business, after second-quarter organic sales rose 9.5%.

Organic sales climb 9.5% while reported sales rise 2.2% to $2.2 billion

Second-quarter sales reached $2.2 billion, up 2.2% on a reported basis. Solventum attributed the organic gain primarily to volume and product mix, with all reportable segments performing strongly. The organic figure also includes the expected benefit of advance orders placed ahead of ERP cutovers.

GAAP diluted EPS was $0.53. Adjusted diluted EPS reached $2.55, a 50.9% increase.

Houston – September 23, 2026 -- Shell Offshore Inc. has closed the sale of its 50% non-operated stake in the Na Kika platform and its wholly owned Coulomb tieback in the Gulf of America, collecting approximately $840 million in cash proceeds after adjustments tied to a September 23, 2026 effective date.

Talos Energy and Ridgewood Energy affiliates take over Gulf of America assets

A subsidiary of Talos Energy and an affiliate of Ridgewood Energy acquired the interests, which were originally valued at $1.7 billion in total consideration at signing before customary adjustments and contingent payments. BP, which operates Na Kika, retains the remaining 50% working interest in the platform.